Multi-Element Impact Activated Bullet or Projectile

ABSTRACT

A bullet or projectile having two or more separate pieces that are fit together in order to complete the projectile. The projectile pieces can be formed, cast, machined or molded in any material capable of being formed, cast, machined or molded. The completed multi piece projectile can produce different expansion characteristics based on the different angles and material properties of the components.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to bullets or projectiles, morespecifically bullets with multiple components that fit together in orderto complete the bullet. This allows each component to be designedindependently and then pieced together to create the most desiredcharacteristics of penetration and expansion. Conventional bulletdesigns consist of one piece that is formed, cast, machined or molded.Some bullets contain hollow tips in order to help expand the bulletwhile penetrating the target and some bullets consist of an elastomer orplastic that is molded into the tip in order to help expend the bulletwhile penetrating the target. The conventional methods of making abullet do not consist of two or more pieces that mate together, allowingfor independently designed parts for increased expansion rate andexpansion amount.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is a unique bullet or projectile design thatutilizes different components that are mated together to make a singlebullet. This is important because it will allow the bullet to expand ata greater rate and to control the time and amount of bullet expansion.This optimization will increase the chances of hitting vital organs andstopping your target.

The multiple bullet components can be made of the same or variousmaterials depending on the desired characteristics of the bullet uponimpact. For example when the nose of the bullet makes contact with asolid target, the harder the nose and the greater the surface area ofthe nose, the more energy will be transferred to the main body of thebullet and begin to expand the body of the bullet on contact. In thisfashion, the desired bullet characteristics can be created by varyingthe multiple bullet components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

FIG. 1A Shows a section view of a disassembled multi part bullet.

-   -   Detail: A. Part of bullet containing a internal angle [C] and a        bore [D].    -   Detail: B. Part of bullet containing internal angle that mates        into detail [A]    -   Detail: C. Bore to aid in expansion and mate with bore rider [D]    -   Detail: D. Bore rider mates with bore [C] to fasten pieces with        friction

FIG. 1B Shows a section view of a assembled multi part bullet.

FIG. 2A Shows a section view of a disassembled multi part bullet.

-   -   Detail: A. Part of bullet containing a internal angle [C] and a        bore [D].    -   Detail: B. Part of bullet containing internal angle that mates        into detail [A]

FIG. 2B Shows a section view of a assembled multi part bullet.

FIG. 3A Shows a section view of a disassembled multi part bullet

-   -   Detail: A. Part of bullet containing a internal angle [C] and a        bore [D].    -   Detail: B. Part of bullet containing internal angle that mates        into detail [A]

FIG. 3B Shows a section view of a assembled multi part bullet.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The separate pieces that comprise the bullet may vary in material,internal and external angles depending on the desired characteristicsone wants to achieve. For example, a two part bullet with the nose ofthe bullet containing a internal angle of 55 degrees will deliver adifferent force and expend the body of the bullet at a different amountthen a bullet nose containing a internal angle of 35 degrees. Anotherexample may be in the design of a bullet with a blunt nose. In thisexample the blunt nose can vary in surface area and effect the amount ofpenetration before the bullet starts to expand. In another instance thebore depth will also play a role in determining the expansion of thebullet and the rate at which it expands. The multi piece bullet could beassembled using a friction or mechanical fit, adhesive or a combinationof methods. The fit of the bullet must be durable enough to remainintact until the bullet makes contact with its target, but not toostrong as to hinder the performance of the bullet. The type of fit usedbetween bullet pieces will vary with the materials being used in thebullet.

I claim as my invention:
 1. A bullet or projectile that is composed oftwo or more separate parts that mate together to create a bullet withthe desired expansion rate and expansion amount.
 2. The bullet consistsof two or more components consisting of similar or different materialsas well as similar or different internal and external angles in order toproduce the desired impact characteristics.